Thread: Black Walnut Removal From Grass?

Does anyone have an efficient method for getting black walnuts out the grass? I need to find an effective method for removing the apple sized black walnut fruit. I've been using my Echo PB 770, which moves them however it's still very time consuming. Thanks.

Black walnuts are the worst. Nothin grows around them because of the acidity. Anyways. All I have ever used is a blower because that's really the best way I've found without screwing up some peice of equipment

Maybe try one of those lawn sweeper things set as low as it can go as long as it still spins. I borrowed one of those once from a neighbor and picked a few walnuts up. Wasn't really trying to, but it worked, kinda. I'd try to borrow one or even rent one before I bought one to make sure it works. If that doesn't work, those black plastic rakes work well, but there's no engine on those

edit: on second thought, maybe one of those paddle brushes like the Kombi system has? Those have engines

Maybe try one of those lawn sweeper things set as low as it can go as long as it still spins. I borrowed one of those once from a neighbor and picked a few walnuts up. Wasn't really trying to, but it worked, kinda. I'd try to borrow one or even rent one before I bought one to make sure it works. If that doesn't work, those black plastic rakes work well, but there's no engine on those

edit: on second thought, maybe one of those paddle brushes like the Kombi system has? Those have engines

Thanks for the responses. I have a Stihl tiller that will convert to a paddle brush. I may need to order one.Posted via Mobile Device

Along handled bucket thing in one hand and a small rake in the other is about the quickest way to go about it... Sometimes there is no way mechanize speed into a given task... Besides,,, taking it easy on the turf is also a primary consideration...

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